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A "top company executive" has supposedly leaked pricing of the base Dodge Challenger to the Freep and the 250 hp, V6-equipped model could set pony car fanatics back $23,995. Although official pricing hasn't been disclosed for the full Challenger range, the SRT8 model is already carrying a $37,320 price tag, so pricing the base model somewhere south of $25,000 was expected. However, that puts the entry-level Challenger $4,000 above the V6 Ford Mustang, priced at $19,650. While we were hoping that the low-end Challenger would be closer to the $20k mark, if the $23,995 base price is to be believed, there's no doubt that we'll be seeing plenty of Dodge's new hotness populating the streets when it goes on sale later this year.
[Source: Detroit Free Press]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
MikeofLA @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:40PM
I'll take mine in R/T, Blue, Loaded with the 6MT, For under $35K
Thank You!
Matt @ Apr 22nd 2008 3:51PM
I'll make sure I leave plenty of space behind you when sitting on the La Cienega hill turning onto Sunset :)
TriShield @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:43PM
Both the Challenger and Camaro will cost more than the Mustang, but not substantially more. Either way there's going to be a load of SE and R/Ts roaming the streets, especially here in the Southwest. Chrysler has a hit on their hands.
tbss_in_the_D @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:48PM
I would be willing to bet that the Camaro and the Challenger both have better interiors than the craptastic base mustang.
MemphisNET @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:52PM
These cars have historically always been more expensive, lower volume. So I'm not surprised one bit - and it's still a great value overall.
Best value will be the R/T - especially with the power bump in the standard Hemi.
Richard @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:53PM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
I thought this was already out.
When's the refresh due?
Mr. Oak @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:03PM
That butt ugly Subaru is much more in need of a refresh.
Duders @ May 5th 2008 12:03PM
I assume you're coming at the new impreza? It's not as good looking as the past few models (which everyone thought were ugly as well) but it's definitely a handsome looking car. I love the look of the wrx sedan. Doesn't stick out as much in traffic without those giant fender flares and huge hood scoop.
Still on a scale of how much I love these cars the previous gen body was a 10/10 and the current 08 model is about 3/10. It's a good looking car, but I love the older models styling much, much more.
naggs @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:55PM
dont kid yourself, the base and wrx imprezas are styling disasters
tankd0g @ Apr 22nd 2008 2:38PM
I remember the first time I saw the new WRX hatch I thought how could they make that any uglier? Then I clicked on the sedan...
Richard @ Apr 22nd 2008 3:21PM
Well,
I will say that we have been seeing pics of both cars for about the same time and the STi has been available for a while now. So I thought that the Challenger should be too.
Both, frankly are old news. But the Challenger is older news since it is - in appearance - a copy of what was around when I was a kid. That would make it some 40 years old...and in need of a refresh.
At least for the Subaru - like many "Bangle-esque" designs - it looks much better in 3 dimensions than in 2. And for those of you who are thinking: "But wait until you really see the Challenger." I did, 40 years ago.
Both old news.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Mr. Oak @ Apr 22nd 2008 3:35PM
Hey Subie Boy: Face it, no one buys Subarus for their looks. The old SVT is the closest thing Subaru has to a good looking car, and you might be able to make a case for the Legacy. Everything else in their stable is dorky at best, some are downright retarded.
Richard @ Apr 22nd 2008 3:45PM
You are absolutely right there Woody.
With cars there are lookers and there are "goers." You buy a Subaru because they are goers that drive as well as cars costing $10k more. And they spend far less time in the shop to boot. The Legacy sedan is not at all bad to look at though - particularly in Spec. B form.
The SVX was indeed a beautiful car (I had 2 of those).
Wil @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:55PM
$24k makes them good $$$$ and gives them room to put rebates on it when the Challenger isn't as special.
Good move on their part.
Wil
J. D. Billiford @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:55PM
>>> Twenty-three-nine seems like a digestable price for an entry-level Challenger. And that price may include a slew of features or options that probably warrant the cost.
Since the official price has yet to be announced the bottom line could be on either side of that $23.9K figure. I personally suspect the overall the price will be slightly higher than it's V6-powered Mustang competitor, but not necessarily in the $4,000 range. A base Camaro (when it finally arrives) will most likely fall in this price range as well.
I'm looking forward to seeing the new Dodge cruising the streets soon.
C.W. @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:05PM
Even if it is $4,000 more than the base Mustang, you get 40 more horses and 10 more lb ft of torque (and also a little more weight, if I'm not mistaken). If Ford updates the Mustang's base engine with the next refresh, I bet the price will get a bump as well.
MikeW @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:37PM
and it will be slower.
craptastic 4 speed auto.
How much will the genesis be?
naggs @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:59PM
a little more weight... try like 500 lbs
mustang will run rings around this 2 door chrysler 300. it will also cost less, and be more practical and efficient.
this thing is all show and no go
i find it funny that some of the same people who laugh the loudest as riced out civics think a v6 4000 lbs retro coupe is cool.
Tsunami Racer @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:00PM
after the first year hooplah is done, i look forward to renting one of these V6 models at Thrifty...
Chris @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:03PM
Same here, I figure the only way I will spend more than a test drive in one of these is by renting... just to see how they really are...